Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA - Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

jettjon

Florida

4.33/5  rDev +3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

From a 12 oz. bottle into a pint glass, nice clear coppery orange color with a bit of lively carbonation. Thin head of off white foam lingers; decent clingy lace. Nose of pine and citrus hops with some bready malt. In the mouth, it's up front nice and crisp, drawing attention to bold piney hops. Bitter middle balanced with some bready malt. Dry, bitter clean finish. Mouthfeel is nicely crisp and carbonated, yet wet and quenching. Drinkability is very good overall.

Overall: I found myself buying three more sixers on various occasions after I discovered this. Great stuff, and a nice break from my standby Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA. Recommended.

Serving type: bottle

03-10-2011 01:37:11 | More by jettjon

andysc83

South Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

06-18-2013 23:58:07 | More by andysc83

Boosnell

Louisiana

4.5/5  rDev +7.9%

06-18-2013 23:46:43 | More by Boosnell

sudsy2drunk

Indiana

4/5  rDev -4.1%

06-18-2013 18:53:07 | More by sudsy2drunk

jgammoniv

Maine

4.5/5  rDev +7.9%

06-18-2013 12:35:43 | More by jgammoniv

jep2606

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

06-18-2013 04:45:49 | More by jep2606

marley2112

North Carolina

4/5  rDev -4.1%

06-18-2013 02:48:25 | More by marley2112

BeerMeInStl

Missouri

3.75/5  rDev -10.1%

06-18-2013 02:45:29 | More by BeerMeInStl

FriedSlug

North Carolina

5/5  rDev +19.9%

06-18-2013 01:33:42 | More by FriedSlug

n2185

North Carolina

3.83/5  rDev -8.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75

A: Pours a clear orange with two fingers of beige head that fades into a thin layer with little lacing.

S: Citrusy hops dominate here with aromas of pineapple, oranges, and nectarines. There are also notes of caramel and pine.

T: The flavor is much earthier than the aroma with grapefruit, citrus rind, and earthy pine dominating. The finish is dry, piney, and lightly bitter.

M: Medium body and carbonation, this beer avoids being too oily or watery with a nice body.

O: A solid IPA overall. It's not the best out there, but it's drinkable, affordable, and reliable.

Serving type: bottle

06-18-2013 00:57:23 | More by n2185

ThirstyHrothgar

Ohio

4/5  rDev -4.1%

06-18-2013 00:18:58 | More by ThirstyHrothgar

KyleMA

California

3.5/5  rDev -16.1%

06-17-2013 23:59:26 | More by KyleMA

TargaFlorio

Indiana

4.5/5  rDev +7.9%

06-17-2013 23:43:51 | More by TargaFlorio

420drinker

Georgia

4/5  rDev -4.1%

06-17-2013 22:49:27 | More by 420drinker

BLACKENEDPLAGUE

Ohio

3.45/5  rDev -17.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

Poured into an orthodox pub glass.

This is a very decent brew. Appearance is hazy with carbonation. The head can hold it's own and alcohol legs are unobtrusive. The taste is what gets me, the first time I had a Torpedo it was courageously sweet with a piney backbone telling consumers to respect it. This bottle however has lost all sweetness and the pine backbone has become star of the show with the bouncer being a delicate maltiness. Mouthfeel is silky smooth like a chai tea in an autumn afternoon. My overall impression is still a recommendation, it is a very affordable entry into American Craft Breweries and is quite satisfying at two dollars and change. Granted you could get more alcohol in a BMC malt liquor but this satisfies your soul

Serving type: bottle

06-17-2013 22:35:30 | More by BLACKENEDPLAGUE

Andreias21

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +7.9%

06-17-2013 17:09:37 | More by Andreias21

Hoptron_3000

Australia

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

06-17-2013 15:01:55 | More by Hoptron_3000

delta490

Virginia

4.28/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

A-clear deep amber with a lingering white head
S- not much aroma but a bit of pine.
T- somehow the taste brings it despite the dialed back aroma. Nice balance of pine hops and malt.
M- nice with just a hint of carbonation
O- a solid above average IPA

Also delicious from the bottle or the can. An all-around winner no matter how you can get it.

Serving type: on-tap

06-17-2013 11:49:56 | More by delta490

spw109

New York

4.75/5  rDev +13.9%

06-17-2013 07:24:45 | More by spw109

Jordantb313

Colorado

4/5  rDev -4.1%

06-17-2013 05:42:27 | More by Jordantb313

jak

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -10.1%

06-17-2013 03:17:41 | More by jak

peteh2112

Colorado

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

06-17-2013 02:31:53 | More by peteh2112

Cleaver35

Oklahoma

4/5  rDev -4.1%

06-17-2013 01:14:08 | More by Cleaver35

GuitarIPA

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

06-17-2013 00:25:25 | More by GuitarIPA

jbaker67

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -10.1%

06-17-2013 00:24:22 | More by jbaker67